Should I be active in a church?
Of course you should! We believe that everyone who loves God should be in an active relationship in which they are being taught and formed by the Word of God as well as living in community with the people of God. If the church is special to Jesus, it is odd for us to say that we love Him but not have His opinion of His church! While the church is often not what she should be, we must remember that the church is made up of imperfect people like ourselves. That doesn't free us from our obligation to be together as the church - rather, it helps us see how much we need His Word and His people!
Most churches call this active relationship "church membership". Membership implies activity. This means that you're on the "team". As we seek to make a difference in the world, your membership at CCBC means that we can count on you as we plan ministry. What specifically do we "count" on you for? There are four things:
- That you will live in community with us by regularly giving of your time and your resources to our ministry vision, and living daily for the Lord. This is how we EXALT God!
- That you will live in community with us by regularly attending a small group. This is how we ENJOY God and His people!
- That you will seek to grow in your trust and understanding of God by making use of our Equipping Classes and experiences. This is how we are EQUIPPED for growth in God!
- That you will allow yourself to be deployed for service. This is how we EXTEND God's Kingdom!
How do I join CCBC?
On any Sunday, you are free to walk to the front of the sanctuary to talk with one of our pastors during the response time of our morning worship. That is the predominant way people have joined our church. We do want to be sensitive to folks who may be intimidated by this process - so we outlined an alternative process below.
- Meet the staff:
If you are interested in joining our team and becoming a member of our church, the first step is to meet one of our pastors. They are readily available following our Sunday morning worship services or by appointment throughout the week. You can usually find them around the front of the sanctuary after the morning worship service or at the Welcome Center. You can also indicate your interest on the Information Form in our Worship Bulletin. They want to make sure that you have a clear grasp of the Gospel and that you have taken the first step of Christian obedience - baptism. - Meaningful Membership class:
This is a very helpful introductory class that explains who we are, what we do, and why we do it. It is offered four times a year (February, May, August, and November). The class will provide some helpful information on how we are alike and different from other churches. You'll meet our staff. You'll have opportunity to ask the questions on your mind. Contact the church office to reserve a space at our next class. - Membership Affirmation:
Once someone has completed these steps (met with a pastor and completed the class), one of our pastors will present you to the church at the conclusion of one of our worship services so that your membership can be affirmed and encouraged by the congregation.